Dramatic fire destroys several buildings in Cornwall

The provincial fire marshall is to investigate a multi-alarm blaze in Cornwall Thursday evening destroyed a number of buildings at the intersection of Alice Street and Montreal Road.
Flames were spotted at about 6:30 p.m., and fire responders immediately called for backup.
The fire apparently began in a small apartment building on Montreal Road and spread to an apartment building on Alice Street and a furniture store.
A thick cloud of smoke blanketed the east end area.
Firefighters remained at t